The numbers are a sign that while hiring continues, it is only soaking up a relatively small proportion of the unemployed.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Poll finds 77% of laid-off workers believe they will return to their jobs
The Labor Department on Thursday reported that 3.2 million Americans filed unemployment claims last week.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: COVID financial challenges can be teachable moment for parents
Honest and positive discussions can help reduce kids’ anxiety and provide valuable lessons.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Gov. Mills approves tax credit for biofuel makers
The tax credit is projected to create or sustain over 1,000 manufacturing jobs in Maine over the next 10 years.
Posted inBusiness
Dead River wins national award for veteran hires
The South Portland-based fuel company was honored by the U.S. Department of Labor for hiring and retaining veterans.
Posted inThe Forecaster
USM hosts annual job fair Nov. 7
PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine will host its annual job fair Thursday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sullivan Gym. The job fair will feature more than 100 employers, including Bangor Savings Bank, Fluid Imaging Technologies, Goodwill Northern New England, MaineHealth, Sweetser and Wayfair. The free event will include opportunities […]
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Biological sciences industry on the rise in Maine, new report shows
Job growth in the sector has been 14% over the past 5 years, compared with only 4% for all industries combined, says the Bioscience Association of Maine.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Mainers need Congress to pass U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
The USMCA will create a level playing field for our exporters, protect our local workers and give small businesses more access to Canadian and Mexican customers.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: California’s gig-economy rules won’t help anyone
The governor should bring tech companies like Uber and Lyft, as well as labor leaders, back to the bargaining table.
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Commentary: Collins turning her back on Maine tradition of open government
The senator’s constituents have a lot of questions about her voting record, but she won’t answer them at town hall forums.